NCHMCT JEE 2026 Notification Out!
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification has been released. Online registration is expected to open in mid-December 2025. The exam is the national entrance for B.Sc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) across NCHMCT-affiliated IHMs; check eligibility, exam pattern, fees and counselling details below.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration is expected from mid-December 2025; the Computer Based Test (CBT) will likely be held in the second week of April 2026. Eligible 10+2 (English) candidates may apply provisionally. Exam covers numerical aptitude, reasoning, GK, English and service-sector aptitude (200 questions, 200 marks).
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Important Dates
| Exam |
NCHMCT JEE 2026 (Computer Based Test - CBT) |
| Purpose |
Admission to 3-year BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) in NCHMCT affiliated IHMs and institutes |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NCHMCT |
| Registration (Tentative) |
2nd week of December 2025 (online) |
| Exam Date (Tentative) |
2nd week of April 2026 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) — English & Hindi |
| Total Questions / Marks |
200 questions — 200 marks |
| Marking scheme |
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Eligibility |
10+2 pass (or appearing) from recognized board with English as a subject; provisional admission allowed for those awaiting results |
| Degree Awarding University |
Degree recognised and awarded through Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi (as per brochure). |
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event |
Timeline (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens |
2nd week of December 2025 |
| Last date to apply |
February-March 2026 (watch official portal) |
| Application correction window |
March 2026 |
| Admit card release |
Few days before exam (April 2026) |
| Exam date |
2nd week of April 2026 (tentative) |
| Result declaration |
May 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling & seat allotment |
Post result via centralized counselling portal |
Note: All dates are tentativ. verify final dates on the official websites at the time of registration.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Detailed)
The NCHMCT JEE exam pattern for 2026 (as per brochure) is:
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction |
30 |
30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
30 |
30 |
| English Language |
60 |
60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
50 |
50 |
| Total |
200 |
200 |
Marking scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer. No marks for unattempted questions.
Topics to focus on
- Arithmetic (basic numeracy), percentages, ratios, time & work, averages
- Logical reasoning, sequences, puzzles, seating arrangement type questions
- General awareness: hospitality industry, tourism, current affairs, geography
- English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction
- Aptitude for service sector: customer service scenarios, hospitality situational judgement
Fee Structure (As per brochure)
| Item |
Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one time) |
Rs 1,600 |
| Enrollment Fee for NCHMCT (one time) |
Rs 3,600 |
| JNU Fee (one time) |
Rs 10,215 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) |
Rs 3,000 |
| Caution Money (Academic only) (one time) |
Rs 8,000 |
| Tuition Fee |
Varies by institute — approx. Rs 3.00 lakh to Rs 5.00 lakh for the entire program (6 semesters) |
Note: Tuition fees are institute-specific and may be higher or lower depending on the IHM or private institute. Confirm fees with the institute at time of seat allotment.
Eligibility & Admission Process
- Minimum qualification: Pass in 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board with English as a subject.
- Students appearing in 10+2: May apply provisionally. Admission will be cancelled if proof of passing is not submitted by 30 September of admission year (as per brochure).
- Age limit: No age bar.
- Seat allocation: Based on All India Rank in NCHMCT JEE followed by centralized web-based counselling (merit-cum-choice).
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Students of IHMs can benefit from various national and state scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal and respective state schemes. Major schemes include:
- Post-Matric Scholarship for students with benchmark disabilities
- Top Class Education / Top Class Scholarship for SC students
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for ST students
- Minority post-matric & merit-cum-means scholarships
- PM scholarship schemes for wards of defence, CAPF, RPF/RPSF
- NEC Merit scholarship for North-East region students
Career Opportunities After BSc (HHA)
Graduates from NCHMCT-affiliated IHMs can enter a variety of roles, including:
- Management Trainee in hotels and hospitality chains
- Flight kitchen and onboard services
- Guest relations and front office roles
- Hotel operations, food production and F&B service management
- Railway hospitality, tourism boards, cruise & shipping lines
- Hospitality faculty, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurial ventures
Participating Institutes & IHMs
The brochure lists Central, State, Private and PPP IHMs across India (selected list included). For the full list of institutes and websites, download the brochure.
- Institute of Hotel Management — Bengaluru
- Institute of Hotel Management — Bhopal
- Institute of Hotel Management — Bhubaneswar
- Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management — Chandigarh
- Institute of Hotel Management — Chennai
- Institute of Hotel Management — Goa
- Institute of Hotel Management — Pusa (Delhi)
Counselling & Seat Allotment
Seats will be allotted through a centralized web-based counselling process on the NCHMCT counselling portal: nchmcounselling.nic.in. Candidates must register, fill choices and participate in online rounds as per schedule.
Download Brochure & Official Sources
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification released on the NTA website on December 26, 2025. It has all the information like registration dates, eligibility, exam info, and counselling rules. So keep an eye out.
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